Federal police officer convicted: Illegal race uncovered in Dresden!

Federal police officer convicted: Illegal race uncovered in Dresden!

Illegal car racing is always a hot topic, especially when it comes to the legal consequences. An extraordinary case has also occurred in Dresden that is heating up people's minds. A 49-year-old federal police officer was involved in an illegal race, which had exciting consequences for both him and the investigators. While the race took place on Enderstrasse in Seidnitz in October 2022, it was observed and followed by civilian officials. This involved a Mazda and a BMW, which competed against each other over a distance of 800 meters. As Sächsische.de reports, the race ended with fines for the drivers.

Both speeders received a fine of 40 daily rates each, which was suspended, as well as an additional probation requirement of 300 euros at the Dresden district court. The federal police officer, who was also convicted, did not accept the verdict and appealed. What's interesting is that the public prosecutor's office had also wanted to appeal, but missed the deadline by a day, which is why their appeal was not admissible. Ultimately, the federal police officer had to pay a fine of 3,200 euros, which was considered a warning with a penalty and could not be made any worse.

Reactions and legal framework conditions

While the Mazda driver assessed the actions of the plainclothes officers as critical, the driver of the BMW was fined 2,400 euros. In addition, this driver was targeted by the public prosecutor, who was investigating a possible false statement against him. The presiding judge, however, praised the actions of the civil servants as “exemplary” and thus made clear the importance of such consistent measures against illegal racing events.

Illegal motor vehicle racing is punished in Germany by the Criminal Code (§ 315f StGB). As the ADAC explains, penalties ranging from a fine to a prison sentence are envisaged, and even solo drivers can be prosecuted. The criteria for defining an illegal race are clear: there must be a higher speed competition involving at least two participants. Car enthusiasts who think they can simply get away with risky driving maneuvers risk attracting the attention of the police and falling into a legal trap.

Legal consequences and possible consequences

The legal consequences for participants in illegal street racing are varied. In addition to fines, in the worst case scenario you can also face imprisonment, especially if other road users are endangered. There is also the possibility that vehicles used in such races will be confiscated. As explained on Burhoff.de, drivers can also have to do without their vehicles for a long time. A decision that often not only affects the availability of the car, but can also put a significant strain on the finances of those involved.

Illegal car racing is not just a traffic accident, but also carries a number of legal implications. In the Dresden scene, the speeders seem to be traveling at high speeds, but the justice system is keeping a close eye on them. It will be interesting to see what the federal police officer's further legal steps will bring. Let's hope that this also has a deterrent effect on potential speeders in the city.